Seattle Mariners pitcher Justus Sheffield is a huge part of the organizations 'rebuilding' project and this exciting young core of players they hope will change the trajectory of the organization. 

The first rounder ou of high school has already been a part of two high profile trades, a demotion to AA before finally finding some success!

We also talk about his arrest for under age drinking and trespassing in his first year of pro ball with the Indians. Something that hasn't been discussed a whole lot since joining the M's organization but was a steep learning curve.

All that and a whole lot more as Justus Sheffield joins me on The Top Step. 

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James Clifford has been with the Seattle Mariners  for over 25 years and is an integral part of the performance of every player who steps on the field. A two sport athlete at the University of Washington and a year away from the NFL draft a knee injury changed his life forever. We discuss mental toughness, how the game has changed, how he has influenced the current Mariners roster, exchange a few stories including standing up for 17 year old Felix Hernandez in a crucial front office meeting. If you're a Mariners fan you don't want to miss it. 

Enjoy this episode as James Clifford joins me on The Top Step 

Jessamyn and I discuss everything from sitting inside, MLB robo umps to big cat royalty on Netflix! 

We all need some laughs while we're stuck inside so hope you enjoy this episode of 'The Top Step'.

Former MLB outfielder Eric Byrnes is one of the most polarizing figures to cover Baseball on MLB Network. His energy and drive to challenge himself is next to impossible to keep up with.Most athletes struggle to find their identity once they retire from professional sport, Byrnsey was just getting started. He has completed ultra marathons broken an endurance golf world record and continues to run through proverbial walls in all facades of his life! 

Coffee not required for this episode as Eric Byrnes joins me on The Top Step 

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The Australian native went from being a guy who could not stay on a roster to becoming one of the best closers in the game in 2019. This is a fun episode for me as my fellow Aussie and I go back and forth on our journey to the US as young players, the Australianisms and dive into what it was that turned him into an establish Major League closer! 

Due to this historic time in all of our lives and the need for a few laughs, I have added, along with the interviews the all new isolation session of the Top Step. 

Jessamyn McIntyre is the executive producer of the Danny and Gallant morning show on 710ESPN Seattle. She is also a sideline reporter for the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Seawolves and Washington State football!  

We talk everything but sports from Jessamyn's viral video to Ryan's theories on the bachelor! 

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Dan Altavilla is a pitcher for the Seattle Mariners with some of the nastiest stuff in the big leagues. He made his debut back in 2016 only taking him 2 years to reach the highest level. The roller coaster sped up from that point on dealing with injures, doubt and everything in between. Join Dan and I on the Top Step as we discuss his rise from barely getting recruited as a high school kid, to what analytics means to him, how big of a role driveline and working out played in his ability to reach triple digits on the radar gun and one of the coolest nicknames in baseball! 

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Rick Rizzs is the 'voice' of the Seattle Mariners. He got his start back in 1983 after 8 years of grinding it out in the minor leagues where he doubles as a clubbie to get his 3 innings in the booth! We talk about where the journey began as a 12 year old in his mothers basement as he would pretend he was the play by play announcer for the Chicago Cubs, the infamous cookie eating contest that nearly caused him to miss his big interview with the Mariners. His special bond with Dave Niehaus, what the legend himself meant to him as a mentor and a dear friend. All his favorite moments in Mariners history and more! 

Marco Gonzales is the number one starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners and is fresh off a 4 year $30m contract extension. He went from being an under the radar mediocre high school player to a first rounder. Was traded away after injury and is now one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball!